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ZIP 72143

Part of Searcy, AR
Pop. 35,000·White County·46th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,125/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$840
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ZIP 72143 · $1,125
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$650
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,210
Research median
$910/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,500/yr
At $1,125/mo median
Location
CitySearcy
StateAR
CountyWhite County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.0% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72143 (Searcy, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,000
Median income
$58,344
Median age
35.3
Renters
35%
Age distribution
21.3%
28.3%
20.5%
12.6%
17.3%
Under 1821.3%
18–3428.3%
35–5420.5%
55–6412.6%
65+17.3%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.6%
White84.6%
Black7.7%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian0.8%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
36.2%
25.4%
27.7%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma36.2%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+27.7%
Housing tenure
65%
35%
Owner65%
Renter35%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72143 in Searcy, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,592 → $58,344
up 28.0%
Population
34,033 → 35,000
up 2.8%
Renter share
36.5% → 35%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 27.7%
-0.5 pts
Median age
34.4 → 35.3
+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,592 to $58,344 across the same window, up 28.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 72143 in Searcy, AR adding about 967 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.5% to 35%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72143 covers Searcy, AR. The median rent here is $1,125/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($58,344/yr), ZIP 72143 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72143?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72143 (Searcy, AR) is $1,125. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72143 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72143's median rent of $1,125/mo is $840 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72143 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72143 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #46 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,125/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72143?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,125/mo in ZIP 72143. The local median household income is $58,344/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72143?

Rent in ZIP 72143 has increased 15.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72143 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72143 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,125/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($58,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72143 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72143 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35% of ZIP 72143 households are renters, while 65% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72143 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72143 compare to the rest of Searcy?

ZIP 72143 sits right at the Searcy citywide median of $1,125/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72143 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72143 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,125/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 72143's median household income ($58,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72143 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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